We were building snowmen when the car pulled up.
A sleek sedan. Too clean for mountain roads. Too expensive for casual visits.
Dr. Harper Quinn stepped out. Medical bag in hand. Professional smile in place.
"Ethan. Hi. Sorry to drop by unannounced." She glanced at me. At Lily. "But I had some paperwork for Lily's checkup. Thought I'd deliver it personally."
Lily ran over. "Dr. Harper! Look at our snowmen! We made three. That's me. That's Daddy. And that's Ava."
Harper's smile tightened. "That's wonderful, sweetheart."
Ethan brushed snow off his jacket. "You didn't have to drive all the way out here. You could've called."
"I was in the area. Making house calls." She held out a folder. "Vaccination records. You'll need them for school registration next year."
"Thanks." He took the fo
